Did you know that anxiety disorders are the most common mental illness in the U.S.? In fact, anxiety affects 40 million adults in the United States each year, aged 18 and older. Or, to put it another way, 18.1 percent of the population each year. And, the COVID-19 pandemic has only further impacted our mental…
Australian Mental Health Hotline ‘Smashes’ Previous Record As COVID-19 Lockdowns Take a Toll
Mental health and suicide prevention hotline Lifeline Australia has “smashed” its previous record for the highest volume of calls ever on Aug. 20. The data comes as mental health concerns continue to emerge as Australians react to prolonged lockdowns. Lifeline Australia revealed that it received 3,505 calls in a 24-hour period, surpassing the previous record…
Living Forward
The most cherished mementos we have from loved ones are carried inside us.The minimizing process is often done in layers. Famed tidying expert Marie Kondo suggests reducing possessions in stages and starting with easy items like duplicate kitchen utensils and finishing with sentimental items like photographs. The sentimental layer of minimizing has been the most…
Joint-Friendly Exercises
A regular fitness regime can work wonders for improving your cardiovascular system, burning fat, building muscle, and promoting joint strength and resilience. As people age, they can become more prone to joint issues. It’s best to perform activities that are joint-friendly and movements that can prevent joint problems from arising in the first place. While…
A Back Porch Legacy
Craig Dierksheide is a man people will remember. I had met Craig many years ago at a movie theater. Life was different now for each of us, but especially for Craig. He had been diagnosed two and a half years previously with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), commonly known as Lou Gehrig’s disease. The average life span…
Federal Vaccine Program Hasn’t Helped Those Whose Lives Were Altered by Covid Shot
Angela Marie Wulbrecht jumped at the first chance to get a COVID-19 vaccine, driving three hours from her Santa Rosa, California, home to a mass-vaccination site on Jan. 19. Twelve minutes after her Moderna shot, she stumbled into the paramedic tent with soaring blood pressure and a racing heartbeat. And so began a calvary of…
Against the Grain
Serving riches and material wealth at the expense of health and wellness is a perilous course to follow. Sadly, it’s the way of our culture and economy. Just look around. People are fat. Why is that? The standard American diet (SAD) destroys a person’s health. God gave us everything we need for an abundant life…
Urgent Care Versus Emergency Room
You don’t feel well, have a low-grade temperature of 100.2, achy muscles, mild back pain, mild headache, it really burns when you pee. Emergency room (ER) or urgent care? Not only can the quality of your care depend on what you decide, but also the cost. If you have a regular physician, then a simple…
Breathing Away Food Binges
Around the world, masks are coming off and people are enjoying full, deep breaths once again. Those deep inhalations may be more important than you realize. While breathwork was once seen as the purview of ancient yogis and new-age gurus, scientific evidence now suggests that it can be used for a variety of common physical…
Live in Harmony With Autumn
A solar term is a period of about two weeks and is based on the sun’s position in the zodiac. Solar terms form the traditional Chinese calendar system. The calendar follows the ancient Chinese belief that living in accordance with nature will enable one to live a harmonious life. This article series explores each of…
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